PDQ OWNERS FORUM

I am ordering two Yamaha 2009 T9.9 GPXR engines for our new 'Dream Catcher' PDQ32 Hull #17. I was going to order the manual tilt GEXH model but the dealer said the power tilt was $1000 cheaper due to all the extras required to convert the tiller to remote operation. I am concerning about the bracket...

We are the new owners of PDQ 32017 and just had a survey done as well. There is no smell in the forward locker but there are two additional propane tanks in the aft locker. There is a temporary flex line that attachs to the aft mounted BBQ. The surveyor stated the tanks should be moved to the deck t...

We are the new owners of 'Dream Catcher' PDQ 32017. The survey that was just done stated: "Suggest lighting protection by ground chain plate to water since vessel traveling south to tropical areas. See ABYC E-4.8" Anybody know what he is referring to? When he was on the boat he said to att...

We just had a survey done and the the surveyor said it was only a minor issue. Apparently this is a common occurence on painted aluminum. Our current boat has annodized aluminum and I had not seen this before. He said to sand and repaint the affected areas. He also stated not to leave the bare alumi...

We have decided to purchase 'Dream Catcher' a 1996 PDQ 32 in San Diego. The survey was Saturday and we have started our 'to do' list. First is 2 new Yamaha T9.9GEXH engines. We also want to repalce the forward plexiglass. It has 2 spinnakers but no bowsprit so that is also on the list. We opened the...

I am in the process of buying a PDQ 32 and would like to add a bowsprit as well. Have you gone ahead with the project and could you share your results?
Thanks
John
Future 'Dream Catcher' PDQ 32 owner